Upstream news
Lukoil reduces 2020 CAPEX guidance
Lukoil has cut its CAPEX guidance for this year to 450 – 500 billion roubles from 550 billion roubles (US$8 billion).
Wood aiming for 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030
Wood will focus on reducing carbon intensity from its sites, equipment and vehicle use, the increased utilisation of renewable energy sources and more sustainable procurement policies.
Axxis Geo Solutions signs contract extension with Equinor
The additional work will commence directly after the conclusion of a previously announced contract, and will last approximately two weeks.
Weatherford introduces wellhead system
The Velox™ wellhead system is designed for operators needing to lock in pressure integrity while enhancing safety and improving efficiency.
Survey indicates decline in 2021 oil and gas investment from Norwegian firms
The biggest drop will come in the exploration for new reserves and in spending on development plans, while ongoing oilfield construction work continues largely as expected, data from Norway's national statistics agency showed.
Oil falls as chance of OPEC+ agreement wanes
Oil prices fall as enthusiasm for a possible OPEC+ agreement to continue June’s production cuts for more months subsides.
Empyrean given further 12 months for exploration drilling offshore China
The first phase of the exploration period at block 29/11 has been extended to 12 June 2022.
Cluff Natural Resources and Shell committed to drilling North Sea prospects
Exploration drilling is anticipated to commence at the Pensacola gas prospect in 2H21 and in 2022 at the Selene gas prospect.
Gazprom and RusGazDobycha reach FID on Semakovskoye gas field
The Semakovskoye field in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area has recoverable gas reserves in excess of 320 billion m3.
KrisEnergy suspends production at Wassana oilfield
KrisEnergy has attributed the suspension to the economic uncertainty generated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the current state of oil prices.